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Jun 15, 2013

The Painterly World of Vivi Hanson

The best part about mobile photography is community. I’ve “met” some of the nicest people through this art form and one of the nicest by far is Vivi “Veevs” Hanson. Her painterly photographs are an inspiration – I’m so pleased to be able to share her work here.

The Colourful Neal’s Yard

Geri: What is your name and where do you live?

Veevs: I am Vivi (Veevs) Hanson. I am Peruvian (from Lima) but now live in the UK in West London

Geri: When did you get started in mobile photography?

Veevs: I started in May 2011 with an iPod Touch, discovered Hipstamatic and iPhoneography and got totally hooked! I progressed to an iPhone 3GS and now use my iPhone 4S.

Slow Shutter Gaudi I

Where's My Ride?

Geri: Do you have a traditional photography or art background?Veevs: No photography or creative background at all!

Geri: Who or what inspires you?Veevs: The whole iPhoneography community inspires me. So many talented and creative people!

Cantering Beauties

Down Las Ramblas Way

Geri: Do you plan your shoots or do you create your work from scenes you happen upon in your daily life?

Veevs: I don't plan my shoots but if weather is good (difficult in the UK!) I like to go out walking or riding my bike locally. I also participate with Instagrammers London so am lucky to get into London frequently to take lots of photos.

Faceless

Valerie in St. Basil's

Geri: Do you have an end in mind when you edit, or does the work evolve as your create it?Veevs: No no end in mind, once I have taken my photos I transfer them all to my PC to check them out. Then those that I want to edit get moved to my iPad. My main style is Painterly so I look for good photos to use that style. But I am also trying to learn street photography so try to take photos of people which I can then edit.

Geri: Please share a bit about your editing process.Veevs: I always start every photo I edit with Snapseed, do some cropping, tuning, detail and drama. Depending on the photo I may add a bit of grunge. If I want to do a painterly look I will run image through either GlazeDistressed FXPhotoCopierPhotoToasterScratchcam FX. I usually save several versions. I then use Iris (on the iPad) to blend between all versions, blend a bit with the original too and brush on or off some of the effect. One of my favorite shooting apps is Hipstamatic and I also edit those photos. My other favorite style is shooting with Slow Shutter Cam then adding a lot of textures to the resulting image.

Slow Walk (above)

St. Paul’s (above)

St. Paul’s across the river (above)

Geri: Your work includes various subjects, do you have a favorite?

Veevs: This is a tough question! Living close to the river I love to photograph the riverside and boats. I also love buildings and in particular iconic London areas, especially the beautiful London Eye and St Paul's Cathedral.

Geri: Have you ever exhibited your work?

Veevs: I exhibited in the Iconic London 2012 exhibition, had an image on MobilePixation and also honorary mentions in the Mobile Photography Awards.

Street Entertainment (above)

The London Eye (above)

Geri: Is there anything else you’d like to add?Veevs: I would like to thank you Geri for featuring me in your wonderful blog which promotes amazing mobile photographers! Love your work - you are so talented!